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What is the gradual physiological adjustment to slowly changing environmental conditions called?

Correct answer B. Acclimatisation

Explanation

Acclimatisation is the process by which an organism slowly adapts within its lifetime to new conditions, such as producing more red blood cells at high altitude.

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